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SHIFT + CTRL + & applies an outline border around the selected cells in Excel. This adds a border around the entire selection range. Remove border uses SHIFT + CTRL + _, while Date and Number formats have different shortcuts. Outline border is useful for visually distinguishing data areas.

SHIFT + CTRL + _ removes borders from selected cells in Excel. The underscore symbol represents removing the border outline. Display style and Date format are accessed through different keyboard shortcuts. This is useful for cleaning up cell formatting.

SHIFT + CTRL + * selects the current region in Excel, which expands the selection to include all contiguous non-empty cells around the active cell. This is different from Select region manually. The asterisk helps quickly grab an entire data block without manually dragging the selection.

SHIFT + CTRL + Enter enters an array formula in Excel, which is required for formulas that return multiple results or perform calculations on arrays of data. General, Number, and Date formats are accessed through different shortcuts. Array formulas allow powerful calculations across multiple cells.

Alt + S sends the email in most email clients including Outlook. This is a common shortcut for sending or submitting messages. The other options (A, D, K) perform different functions in email applications. Alt + S is efficient for quickly dispatching composed emails.

Ctrl + K completes the name and/or email being typed in the email address bar by checking against your contacts. This autocomplete feature speeds up addressing emails. The other letters (L, M, N) perform different functions. This is useful when you remember part of a contact's name.

Ctrl + R is the standard shortcut for replying to an email in most email clients including Outlook. The R stands for Reply. Other options like Ctrl + A (select all) and Ctrl + B (bold) are common shortcuts but not for replying. This is one of the most frequently used email shortcuts.

Ctrl + F is the shortcut for forwarding an email in most email clients. The F stands for Forward. Other options like Ctrl + E (search) and Ctrl + D (delete) are common shortcuts but not for forwarding. Forwarding allows you to redirect received emails to other recipients.

Ctrl + N creates a new email in most email clients including Outlook. The N stands for New. This is a universal shortcut across applications (New document, New email, etc.). Other options like Ctrl + L, F, and Q perform different functions. This is the primary way to start composing emails.

Ctrl + Shift + A creates a new appointment in the Outlook calendar. The A stands for Appointment. This keyboard combination is specific to calendar functions. Other options like Ctrl + Alt + B or Ctrl + Shift + C, D perform different Outlook functions. Appointments are calendar entries for specific times.

Ctrl + Shift + O opens the Outbox folder in Outlook, where emails waiting to be sent are stored. The O stands for Outbox. This is useful for checking if emails have been sent or are still pending transmission. Other options like Ctrl + Shift + A, J, L open different Outlook folders.

Ctrl + Shift + I is the keyboard shortcut to open the Inbox in this application. Keyboard shortcuts help users access features quickly without navigating through menus.

Ctrl + Shift + K is the keyboard shortcut to create a new task in this application. This shortcut is commonly used in email clients and task management software to quickly add items.

Ctrl + Shift + C is the keyboard shortcut to create a new contact. The letter C logically corresponds to 'Contact', making this shortcut easy to remember.

Ctrl + click and drag allows selecting multiple non-adjacent cells or ranges by holding Ctrl while clicking different areas. This is essential when you need to format, copy, or manipulate data that is scattered across different parts of a spreadsheet.